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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19

will not even bar the Pacific coast of south
ern California, where the residents live
the year around amid tropical fruits and
flowers. Every locality has its drawbacks
but Montana has fewer than any other
section. We saw letter the other day
from one of the Fort Benton colony at
Pasadena, California, in which it. was
stated that the only drawback to the coun-
try thus far discovered was the dust; it
lay very deep on the level. California has
still other drawbacks. It rains for a large
portion of the year, and when it is not
raining the winds blow the shifting sands
and dust so that it penetrates every nook
and corner of the best built residences.
But in Montana the clear days average
over 225 during the year, while the days
that are cloudy and the weather not
stormy will swell the number to over 800,
during which there are no storms, while
the actual stormy days are very few. We
do have cold, but 1t is never long continu-
ed as in Dakota, Minnesota and some por-
tions of Manitoba. The snow fall is gen.
orally light, and taking the year around
no country is more favored than Montana.
The greatest range in temperature
known to the signal service is at Fort Ben
ton, the records Of which shows range of
171o. So we have all the variations Of
weather that could be desired.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
The Contest in Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, January 13.-In the cir
cult court this morning, in the application
filed by President Green Smith, of the
senate, praying for an Injunction restrain
ing Lieut.. Gov. Robinson from perform
ing the duties Of the office, the attorneys
for the latter moved for continuance un-
til after the adjournmento the legislature.
Judge Ayres over ruled the motion and
gave Robinson until tomorrow to answer
Smiths complaint.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
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Arrival of Indian Commission.

The Indian commissioners arrived Friday
afternoon by government transportation
from Sun River. They have been on the
road from Helena since Monday morning
and have had pretty rough experience.
Messrs. I. G. Baker & Co., had provided
transportation for them and they left Sat
urday morning for Belknap. Ed. Lewis
will convey them to the Coal Banks where
they will be met by government transport
tation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
The Government Defeated.

BERLIN, January 14.-The fate of the
army bill was settled to-day by the Reich
stag adversely to the government and ac-
ton was Immediately taken to dissolve
the chamber. On the reassembling of the
reichstag the amendment limiting the du-
ration of the bill to three years was voted
upon and the amendment was carried, the
vote being 186 to 154. The conservatives,
imperial!sts and liberals voted with the
minority. The socialists abstalned from
voting. The imperial message dissolving
the reichstag was Immediately read. An
imperial decree was issued this afternoon
fixing February 21st for the holding Of
general elections for members of new
reichstag.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
The Cooke City r. r.
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press
HELENA, January 16.-Washington
special: In the senate to-day Senator AL
lison introduced bill authorizing the
Rocky Fork 6 Cooke City railroad to ex-
tend its line through the Grow Indian res
ervation in southern Montana. The road
will start at some point in the Yellow
stone country and run by the most prac-
ticable route to the mouth of the Rocky
Fork and up this river to the coal mines.
Seventy five feet wide is asked for right
of way through the reservation. It is un-
derstood mat Iowa people are in the
scheme with some Montana owners of the
coal mines above mentioned. These.
mines are located about thirty-fve miles
south of the Northern Pacific and are Of
very fine quality, being semi-anthraeite IN
character. The mines are owned by Mon
tana and Iowa capitalists interested in
opening them up to development.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Another Railroad Wreck.

KANSAS CITY, January 12.-The south
bound passenger train on the Missouri Pa
cifie which left Omaha for this city was
wrecked near Dunbar, Neb., about mid
night. James Dewitt, the engineer, was
killed. Express Messenger Frank Meme
with was internally injured and may die,
and a lady, name unknown, was badly
hurt. Previous efforts had been made to
wreck Dewitt's trains with the intention
of killing him, and it is supposed to be
the work of strikers who held grudge
against him.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
THAT "TERRIBLE' STAGE RIDE'
Charlie Fox Returns all o. K. and Says his
Experience was Only of the Ordinary
Kind--The Independents Ex-
trayaganZa.

Charlie Fox arrived Friday night from
28-Mile Springs where he has been since
his memorable trip few days ago. His
hands were both badly frosted otherwise
he had no particular trouble. He was
questioned considerably last evening and
did not at first understand why SO much
golicitude was expressed for him until his
attention was called to an account OF the
trip in the Independent.
ssWell." says Charlie, 'sthat fellow is an
inventive genius at any rate. The fact is
we had no further trouble than might
have been expected at this season OF the
year. / have spent many worse nights on
the prairie than that one. Of course it is
not pleasant or comfortable, but that is
one of the incidents of a stage drivers
life.''
The Independent account is certainly
marvellous production and why any one
should be in danger of dying from thirst
with two feet of snow on the ground is
beyond the comprehension of most people.
Charlie says it was not Montgomery whe
was eating oats when the superintendent
arrived on the scene, but himself. He
was feeding the horses and while doing
SO conveyed handful of oats to his mouth
as he frequently does when feeding the
animals in the barn. Taking the account
altogether there is just grain Of truth in
it, but for the most part it is a pure fabri
cation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Indian Affairs.

WASHINGTON, January 11.-The follow
ing claims of Montanians for reimburse
ment for losses by Indian depredations
have been disposed of by the commission
er of Indian affairs: Sarah A. Campbell,
Gallarin county, for horses taken by Sioux,
$7l5, disallowed; j. Davidson, Choteau
county, horses, provisions, etc., 5000, dis
allowed; Ambrose FL. Fox, Fort Harker,
mules, 81 ,05O, allowed 5000; BAIL Helber,
Choteau county, horses, $4,215, disallow-
ed; c. P. Higgins and f. L. Worden,
fencing, etc., $400, allowed 800; j. II.
Rogers, Choteau county, wood, $3.50,
disallowed; Stone & Rouse, Gallatin coun-
ty, house, furniture, etc., $16, 6,987.85, al
lowed $3,345. The claims which are al
lowed will be transmitted to congress for
an appropriation for their payment, but
inasmuch as there have been thousands of
these claims transmitted to congress in
years gone by and none of them have eyer
been appropriated for, the prospect Of an
immediate payment of these claims is not
Hatter1ng.
When Mr. Toole offered his amendment
to the Indian appropriation bill authoriz-
ing the Indian commission now treating
with the Blackfeet for the reduction of
their reservation to treat with the Grows
for the same purpose, it seemed the gener-
al belief Of all those who spoke on the sub
ject that the original act under which the
commission was organized was sufficient
to authorize it to treat with the Grows as
well as with the Blackfeet. The language
of the act is, "The Indians of northern
Montana" and it was thought that this
language covered the case of the Grows.
There is no doubt that the secretary OF
the interior will adopt this construction
and will comply with Mr.. Toole's request
in instructing the commission to treat with
the Grows.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Coal Miners Strike.

PHILADELPHIA, January IA special
to the Times from Shenandoah says as q
result Of tile coal handlers strike at Perth
Amboy three eollieres suspended opera
tiens to-day for an indefinite period. Sew
eral thousand men and boys are thrown
out of work.
CLEyELAaD, Ohio, January 10.-Four
hundred coal miners at the National mines
at Waters and Ferns, near Washington
vile, Ohio, struck to-day for and advance
of ten cents per ton.
New YORK, January 12.-From coal
men 1t was learned this afternoon that at
least 10, 900 men have been out of employ
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
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BLOWN UP.
Bottle Half Full of Powder Used as a Can
dIestick With Serious Results.

The following account of a most re-
markable accident has been forwarded us
by Charley Green, who was uncomforta-
bly, near the explosive:
HARwooD's RANCH, Jan. u, 1887.
About 8 o'clock this evening an acci-
dent happened which came near being
quite serious affair. Mr.. HarWood, Jack
Brown and myself at Harwood's house,
all seated near a table, on which were two
bottles holding candles. One of the can
dies having burned out dropped down into
the bottle, causing an explosion and a
deafening report, enough in itself to knock
man off his feet. Mr.. HarWood was
nearer the table than the others and was
knocked backwards against a stone wall
and slightly stunned: the others were only
shocked. On examination several pieces
of glass were found in Mr.. HIS face, hav-
ing cut to the bone and causing blood to
flow quite freely from the wounds. He
heart, from which piece of glass an inch
long was taken. The stovepipe, about four
feet from the bottle, was cut through by a
piece Of the flying glass, making hole
about two inches in length. The paper
on the wall was also cut in many places
and the windows were shattered to pieces.
The bottle had been used for holding gum
powder ard by some mistake was used as
a candlestick and was about half full of
powder. Mr.. HIS little boy, Bobbie, on
seeing the blood running down his fathers
face, tainted away, causing his parents
some anxiety, but Mr.. Brown and myself
Strengthened him up by free use of snow
on his head and hands.
Three freight teams loaded with grain
for Benton and three teams loaded for
Dubuque and part of the Shonkin round
up outfit are all showed in here. Geo. |
Duncan's team is also showed In about
five miles east of Harwood's headed for |
Dubuque. Things look rather gloomy
around here for teamsters.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
The Interstate Commerce Bill Passes the
Senate.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-The inter-
state commerce bill, after days debate,
passed the senate. The vote was taken
and the conference report was agreed to,
43 to Is, as follows: Yeas-Allison, Beck,
Berry, Blackburn, Beser, Coekrell, Coke,
Colquitt, Conger, Cullom, Dolph, Ed
munds, Eustis, Fair, Frye, George, Glib
son, German, Gray, Hale, Harris, Hawley,
Ingalls,, Jones of Arkansas, Jones of Ne
vada, Mcmillan, Manderson, Mitchell Of
Oregon, Palmer, Plumb, Pugh, sabin,
Salisbury, Sawyer, Sewall, Sherman,
spooner, Teller, Vance, Vest, Walthall,
Whitthorne, Wilson of Iowa-43. Noes
Aldrich, Blair, Brown, Cameron, Chace,
Cheney, Evarts, Hampton, Hoar, Mitchell
of Pennsylvania, Morrill,, Payne, Platte,
Williams-15.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Thur1nan's Illness

COLUMBUS, January 8.-Whi,e the fes-
tivities of the Jackson club banquet were
in progress last night, a sensation was
created when ex-senator Allen G. Thur
man suddenly reeled and fell in stupor
from his chair at the table. Instantly all
was excitement, and for moment he
seemed lifeless. He was removed to
carriage and taken to his residence, where
he somewhat revived. 1t is not known
what the result will be. Mr.. Thurman
has been suffering for a week or more
from pneumonia.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Judge Turpie for Senator.

INDIANAPOLIS, January 13.-The demo-
cratic senatorial caucus was held tonight,
seventy-tWo members being present. On
the fourth ballot David Turpie was nomi-
mated, receiving forty five votes. Ex-
Senator Mcdonald was his principal COM
petitor. Four delegates of the Knights OF
Labor declined to enter the caucus, and it
is not known whether they will support
the nominee. Mr.. Turpie at present is
u. S. attorney for Indiana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Give us Montana Weather.

The thermometers at the signal office
dropped to $50 below zero on the morning
OF the 18th of December, 1880. During
tnat month there was range in tempera-
ture of l170, the maximum temperature
oeing 90 above zero. Early in January
io'o' according to records of the post hos
pital at this place, the thermometers re-
corded 59o below zero.
Notwithstanding the records of arctic
weather in Montana we believe that o1r
Climate cannot be eqraled anywhere. We
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
US. Commissioners Appointed.
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, January 15.-Yesterday the
supreme court authorized the following
appointments of United States court COM
missioners: Beayerhead, Henry r. Mil
ton; Missoula, John L. Sloan; Choteau,
John ". Luke; Deer Lodge, George B.
Winston md @. B. O'Bannon: Jefferson,
Edward sIcsorIey; Madison, J. NJ. Mer-
kle; Ga1latin, A. D. Mcpherson; Yellow
stone, w. Matheson; Custer, Chas. Mer-
rill; Fergus, Granville Stuart; Dawson,
J. Il. Ray; Silver Bow, Caleb Irwin.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
The Lowest Temperature.
BELT, NJ. T., January Z, 1887

BELT, M. T., January 7, 1887.
Editor of the River Press:
DEAR S1R:-Would you inform me
through the columns of your Weekly how
low the thermometer stood at Forts Ben
ton and Assinaboine during the winter of
1901, and oblige SUBSCRIBER.
The mercury dropped to $50 below zero
that winter at Fort Benton, which, we be-
lieve Is the lowest ever recorded by the
signal service in the United States. The
minimum temperature at Fort Assinni-
boine was few degrees less.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
lines.
q
A Bad Citizen.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, January 15,-An Independent
special says; Mccarthy, the notorious
telegraph operator and newspaper CORES
pondent, now jailed in Ogden is suspected
of being connected with the express rob
berry on the Oregon Short Line last au-
tumn. He will be held for this if the law
fails to reach far enough to cause punish
ment in the case commenced for the rob-
berry of his dead mistress.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
A Bank for Phi1ipsburg.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, January 16.-The First Ma
tional bank of Helena has arranged to es-
tablish bank at Philipsburg within the
next thirty days. Philipsburg and the
surrounding camps now aggregate pop
ulation of about 1000 persons and it is
daily increasing. The whole district has
fine prospects every mine is developing
and improving in its outlook. Engineers
are now locating a railroad from Drum
mond to the town and it will be built just
as soon as work can be pushed in the
spring.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
The Dakota Legislature.

BISMARCK, January 12.-The council
and house met in joint session this after
noon and Gov. Pierce delivered his fare
well message. The finances of the terri
tory, as well as its educational and chari-
table institutions, are shown to be in a
condition.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Secretary Lamar Returns.

WASHINGTON, January 15.-seeretary
Lamar and his wife returned from the
south this morning at $50 and were at
once driven TO their residence, 1875 N
street. The secretary was driven to his
Office where he remained looking over his
official mail and then called upon the
president.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
A Kentucky Hanging.

LOUISVILLE, January IA special to
the Courier-Journal from Monticello, Ken
lucky, states that Granville Prewitt was
hung there to-day in the presence of 400
people. His execution was in atonement
for the murder of Jarvis Buck and sister
on October 18th, 1886.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Another Fire at Butte.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, January l5.-A special to the
Independent says w. j. McAuliffe's resi-
dence, corner Washington and Mercury
streets, Butte. was burned and contents
destroyed. Loss, $4,000: fully insured.
The origin Of the fire is not known.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Commodore Power Wins.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, January 14.-U. S. vs. T. c..
Power, Judgment Of lower court sustain
ed; opinion by Judge MeLeary. This is
the case where the U. s. sued for the val
ne Of !. cargo Of goods destroyed on one OF
defendants boats OIL the Missouri river.
The case was decided in favor of defendant
in the lower court.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Of Interest to the Army.

WASHINGTON, January 12.-Manderson
intr oduced a bill for the retirement from
active service, an application, of officers Of
the army who served during the war Of
the rebellion three years as officers or en-
army
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
The Rocky Mountain Telegraph Company.

Special TO the River Press.
HELENA, January live are pleased
to notice that the Rocky Mountain Tele-
graph company are making every possible
effort to get their through connection east
and west at an early date As possible.
Every thing that money can purchase
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
West Virginia Legislature.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, January 12.-The
convened at noon to-day and
by electing George E. Price of
Mineral county president of the senate
and j. NJ. Rawon Of Meico county speaker
of the lower house.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Haw1ey Renominated.

HARTFORD, January 13.-The republican
legislative caucus to-day unanimously and
by acelamation renominated Hawley for
q. S. Senator. The republicans have
majority of 81 on joint ballot.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Geo. Hearst for Senator.

SACRAMENTO, January 13.-The demo-
cratic caucus held tonight to nominate a
United Stases senator resulted in the nom-
ination Of George Hearst on the first bal
lot.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19

Since the above was received we have
learned that Mr.. Harwood was suffering
considerable from his wounds this morning
his hand being stiff, and the wound in the
breast causing him considerable pain.
Our informant is Of the opinion however
that the injuries will not prove severe.
The female members OF the family were
all badly frightened.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
designations Called for.

Special to the River Press.
BUTTE. January 15.-It is rumored that
the Pacific Express company has called
upon all the employees at Ogden, inelud-
ing the agent, to resign. It has not tran
spired what was the caase for removal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
a Newspaper Change.
Special TO the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
BILLINGS, January 15.-The Gazette
changed hauds yesterday, E. B. Camp
buying the plant. He will conduct the
paper personally assisted for time by S.
p. Parton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Gladstone Depressed

LONDON, January 1A.-Gladstone has
been depressed ever since he heard of the
death of Lord Iddlesleigh. He has caught
cold and is now confined to the house.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
The Helena s. Northern.

The construction of that section Of the
Helena G Northern which Is to run to
Marysville has been let to Larson Il Keefe.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
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After the Polygs.

WASHINGTON, January 12.-The house
has passed without division the house SUBJ
stitute for the Edmunds anti-polygamy
BILL
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Another Advance.

PITTSBURGH, January IA meeting
of the Western Nail association was held
here to-day and it was unanimously de-
cided to advance the card rate from $2.40
to $500 per keg.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-01-19
Gem Logan's Successor.

SPRINGFIELD, January 13.--CharIes B.
FarwelI was nominated by the republican
caucus this afternoon to succeed Gen. Lo~
gan in the u. S. senate.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-12-03
HEROES OF THE LOST CAUSE.
Marion County Joinsthe Movement TO Se
cure Pensions for Disabled Veterans.

According to notice previously given.
a meeting Of the old Confederate soldiers
If Marion County was held in the Court
house 1T Marion s c. The object Of
the meeting was To form an organization
to pcrpctuate the memory Of those who
died in the service Of the COnfedcracy.
and To .ake some steps for the relief of
those who were disabled in such service
and are now in circumstances Of destitu
ton
The meeting was called to order by
Col. John q. Blue Mr.: F. D. Bryant
was requested to act as secretary. 1he
REGIMENTS in th, war from Sonth Carroll
na were then called hy numbers, and
l42 names were enrolled. Battle-scar
red veterans. who had been here but
very few times since the close of hostill-
tics. were on hand and took an cnthu-
siastic interest in the proceedings \
| committee was appointed Ia draft con
| stitution for the future government ot
| the association II was determined that
! III. organization should lac known as the
| Survivors Association If Marion Comfy.
! one article If the constitution imposes
| the obligation upon the members 81 the
! a>.ncittipn IL look after the wants of the
criplcl disabled and destitute soldiers Of
! thC Confcderacv within the bounds of thu
| county. and IL provide iar their needs
| COL + T ~tackhou-e was elected presl-
! dent Col. John q Blue, first vlcc presl
dent. Col X q Howard, second vice
president aud Capt q y, NcIntEre.
third vice president F - Bryant, SC
ret,rv and treasurer. and i u NoLucae.
q : NeClcnaehan !. NJ Johnson. John
: Scott Dr. + y, smith. 4 NJ ''as4u'
ami lanes Norton. and IT, officers @i
the association. ~ c.hcI" fhe 'A'' si'iNs
committee.
! Aresoluti~n wa introduced and uhani-
mou,lv adopted calling the attention ~
.he member, # the Legislature :" tn
ned. r ,he d..titut, soldiers. "ho RS
noa.I..I n ,he call ~ the state Il the de
ftn-e If tie principal, Of the t<"nie'ieF
f.-.. t,av.Tf.nent. vith a Hle" t'e g"tiins
.\ta tet passed peneionlns thn@s 'fla' AZ
+, destitute. and unahled ffrom dl~a''1lliie
/. received m cht war - cun = l'ftiiia'fFi
: t4~Ilt. an interesting dl>cls~'.n "as Slt'
A. - ths claims IF the surviving s"i'llfr
on Tie generosity II tho state >"n
, Stated that thev were sill n to has
their taxe, doubled III order - help IN
eld crippled veterans q the var II
i executive committee wa~ Instructed
are-a,. with similar committees ct II
oar.fynr- Associations of other counts
ma General and united etfar' I" -'' II
e...-.sftlr, tuds ~aneethiu@ a3s.1g =
liz. Indicated